Ideogram 3: text-to-image that renders text and typography inside the image accurately—ideal for posters, memes, and any design with words.
The best image results come from specific composition, style, and lighting language. Be explicit about what should be in frame and what should feel dominant.
Best results start with a precise subject, composition, and style direction.
Ideogram Generate (V3) on Pixio is Ideogram's text-to-image model that renders text and typography inside the image accurately—ideal for posters, memes, logos, and any design that includes words. Use it when you need readable text, signs, or labels in the image; for edit workflows, see Ideogram Edit V3.
Ideogram Generate (V3) on Pixio is Ideogram's text-to-image model that renders text and typography inside the image accurately—ideal for posters, memes, logos, and any design that includes words. Use it when you need readable text, signs, or labels in the image; for edit workflows, see Ideogram Edit V3.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Image | Prompt (include the exact text you want in the image) | Images with accurate text, signs, typography |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16 (check Pixio) | Match deliverable |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits are plan-based; check the model card in Pixio for your plan and cost per image.
[Visual description] + [Exact text to appear]. Describe the scene, style, and layout, and include the exact words you want rendered (e.g. "A poster that says 'Welcome Home' in bold sans-serif"). Ideogram V3 is tuned to render that text accurately.
Poster:
"Vintage travel poster. A steam train in the mountains at sunset. The text says 'Explore the Alps' in bold retro typography. Warm colors, 1950s style."
Meme:
"A cat sitting on a couch looking at the camera. Text at the top: 'I have no idea what I am doing.' Bold white text on dark background. Funny, internet meme style."
Sign:
"Neon sign in a bar. The sign says 'Open 24/7' in glowing pink neon. Dark background, cinematic."
Logo-style:
"Minimalist logo concept. The word 'STUDIO' in clean geometric letters. Black on white. Modern, professional."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Text and typography inside image | Ideogram Generate V3 |
| Edit image with text (Ideogram) | Ideogram Edit V3 |
| Text-to-image without text in image | Flux Pro, Runway Gen-4, Grok |
| Vector/illustration | Recraft |
Tell the model what should dominate the frame first.
Use lighting language early; it changes everything downstream.
When editing, describe what stays, not just what changes.
References help when continuity matters more than novelty.
A strong image prompt defines the subject, composition, lighting, and finish instead of leaving them implied.
Use precise visual language to control subject, composition, lighting, and style from the start.
Preserve the useful parts of the image while steering the rest with masks, references, or prompt edits.
Bring in reference images or LoRAs when consistency is more important than exploration.
Ideogram Generate (V3) is strongest when the visual brief is specific about framing, style, and what should read first.
Use it for campaign images, product shots, subject consistency, or polished concept work.
When editing, say exactly what changes and what must remain untouched.
Lock the subject, composition, and lighting direction before you chase style nuance.
Use references or edits when the same subject, style, or layout has to survive across versions.
Once the frame works, refine only the weak areas instead of rewriting the whole composition.
Finish strong compositions by scaling them without rebuilding the frame from scratch.
Use editing tools after the initial generation when the composition is right but the details still need polish.
